Went into Emporia this morning to get some groceries. Stopped at a bank to close a checking account. I had only put one deposit in it last year and had only written one check. Not worth the $3 a month checking fees and no interest on the money sitting there. After the clerk gave me the ending balance in cash one of the other clerks ask me if I knew if I switched to on-line statements I wouldn’t have had to pay the $3 a month. Wonder why they didn’t tell me that earlier. Irks me a bit I have been paying this monthly charge all along and no one ever told me I had an option. Glad I am done with that bank. They did take all my checks and deposit slips and told me they would shred them for me.
Woke up this morning in time to watch the beautiful sun rise in the east and the full moon setting in the west. Didn’t know which direction to look as it was beautiful both ways!
I didn’t have to report for jury duty today. I find serving to be an interesting process but I have done it several times in the past and was glad I got out of it this time. The last time I got summoned and didn’t have to report I got summoned again within a couple of months. I think if that happens the second time they will take me off the list for a year. It may be three times though.
Two guests are coming for the night. I am going to meet them at Ad Astra for dinner at 5:00. I studied the menu and found something that is close to what I need to eat. At this point I really prefer to eat at home as it is easier and safer for me. I will fix them breakfast tomorrow morning and they are leaving around lunch time and will eat lunch out. Still need to clean a toilet and then I will be ready for them to arrive.
Another beautiful spring-like day on the prairie. The wind has returned. Sure wish it would blow in some rain but I don’t see any in the forecast.
Still have two chicks. Anyone interested in taking them? They were a week old yesterday. I had forgotten how much they change each day. Their wing and tail feathers are already starting to come in. They sure are quiet. I like having them downstairs but I have to post a note for myself so I remember to go check on them. With only two in the pen it doesn’t get near as dirty or as loud as it did when I had 10 in it before.
Need to call and get an appointment so I can get the oil changed in my car. I was going to drop it off on my way into the courthouse today but since I didn’t go that plan won’t work. I usually just sit and wait for them to get it done. It rarely takes more than 25 minutes. I love that they vacuum and wash my car as part of the service. It is about the only time my car gets cleaned out and washed.
Sitting in a good head space today. The restlessness from yesterday is gone. My energy level is starting to return and my mood has almost completely leveled out. No sugar or caffeine highs and lows anymore. Not ready to take a ten-mile hike yet but I bet by the time it warms up and stays warm most days I will be ready to get out and start walking again.
Averaging about a two-pound weight loss per week right now. Nice and steady – I like that. Sure doesn’t feel like I am on a diet though and I’m really not. This is a permanent change in the way I approach food and I intend to eat like this the rest of my life. I rarely get hungry and am to eat more food than I want. What is not to like about that?
Grateful for the beautiful sunrise and moon set this morning, grateful to have gotten out of jury duty this time, and grateful for my unexpected empty space for today.